Route guide · IL → NY
Shipping a car from Illinois to New York
Shipping a running sedan from Chicago to New York costs about $800–$1,200 on an open carrier and $1,175–$1,775 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #140 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $1,000
- Road miles
- 850
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 8.2K
- Companies at both ends
- 164
City to city
What it costs between Illinois and New York cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Chicago, Rockford, Springfield and Peoria and New York, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse — 540 to 980 road miles apart.
| From | New York | Buffalo | Rochester | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $800–$1,200850 mi · 2–4 days | $650–$1,025540 mi · 2–3 days | $675–$1,075610 mi · 2–3 days | $725–$1,125700 mi · 2–4 days |
| Rockford | $825–$1,225930 mi · 2–4 days | $675–$1,075610 mi · 2–3 days | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days |
| Springfield | $850–$1,250980 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,125710 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200870 mi · 2–4 days |
| Peoria | $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,100680 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150750 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175840 mi · 2–4 days |
A pickup or delivery far from these metros usually adds $75–$150. Quotes move with fuel prices and truck space, so treat these as a yardstick. Price your own addresses →
By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Chicago to New York, 850 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or small car | $800–$1,200 | $1,175–$1,775 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $875–$1,325 | $1,325–$2,000 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $1,000–$1,500 | $1,475–$2,225 |
| Pickup truck | $1,025–$1,550 | $1,550–$2,325 |
| Motorcycle | $475–$725 | $700–$1,075 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Illinois to New York is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $1,000 Peak: about $1,075
About this route
Why so many cars go from Illinois to New York
About 8,205 people moved from Illinois to New York in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (8,628 in 2023, 7,781 in 2024). That is 2.8% of everyone who left Illinois for another state.
Traffic runs both ways — about 9,738 people a year move from New York back to Illinois — so carriers run this lane year-round and quotes tend to be steady.
How the price compares
At a typical $1,000, shipping from Illinois to New York costs more than sending a car to Virginia ($975) and Georgia ($925) but less than to Texas ($1,025) and Colorado ($1,075). That works out to about $1.18 a mile.
Distance and transit time
At about 850 road miles, Chicago to New York takes 2–4 days by carrier; a driver may deliver the same day if your car is the last one loaded. The car heads east and crosses one time zone — from Central to Eastern time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
On the road
- Winter storms in Illinois can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Illinois and New York, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Illinois
106 companies based in Illinois: 90 carriers, 14 brokers, 1,639 trucks in total, 8 years in business on average.
- Cassens Transport Company Edwardsville · 911 trucks · since 1974 · USDOT 124358
- Orgil Auto Transport Rosemont · 75 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2005112
- Americars Transportation Inc Aurora · 65 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2913704
- Windy City Auto Transportation LLC Hazel Crest · 61 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4367050
- American Auto Transport Inc Lombard · 57 trucks · since 2004 · USDOT 1291429
Delivery end New York
58 companies based in New York: 44 carriers, 7 brokers, 458 trucks in total, 11 years in business on average.
- Acar Trucking LLC Brooklyn · 270 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4116994
- Bibi Carrier LLC Port Jervis · 42 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3438799
- GZZ Logistics Inc Staten Island · 9 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3476017
- Blue Cat Logistic Inc Brooklyn · 8 trucks · since 2023 · USDOT 4050399
- East Coast Auto Transport Inc Fort Ann · 7 trucks · since 1987 · USDOT 296156
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Illinois to New York car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and New York's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Illinois to New York?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $800–$1,200 from Chicago to New York (850 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $650–$1,250. An SUV costs about $875–$1,325, a pickup $1,025–$1,550, and an enclosed trailer $1,175–$1,775 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Illinois to New York?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 850-mile trip from Chicago to New York. Before that, allow 1–5 days for a carrier to be assigned — or pay roughly 30% extra to have it collected within 48 hours.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Illinois to New York?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. In any month, giving the carrier a wide pickup window lowers the quote.
How soon do I have to register my car in New York after moving?
New York requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. You can apply by mail from out of state; allow about six weeks for plates and documents.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Illinois to New York?
Driving 850 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $110 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $800–$1,200. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Illinois to New York?
Our directory lists 106 companies based in Illinois and 58 based in New York, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.